Papier Mâché Fruits Box Bag by Enid Collins
Object Name
Solid-wood box bag decorated with neon papier mâché fruit
Dimensions
11 1/4 L x 5 3/8 H x 4 1/4 D in.
Date
1966 - 1968 ca.
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Casket-style wood box purse painted in antiqued neon colors and decorated on sides and top with bright fruits: pineapple, watermelon, orange, lemon. Two leather handles.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
Untitled
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
General Colors
Turquoise, neon green, orange, magenta, gold, orange
Collins Jewel Colors
N/A
Subjects
Fruit, food
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" in raised papier mâché in lower right corner of front panel
Accessories
Undetermined
Copyright
Unknown
FABRICATION
Materials
Papier mâché on solid wood (possibly mahogany); hand-wrought solid brass clasps and ornaments; natural hand-stained leather handles; satin lining; mirror
Techniques
Papier mâché; machine-made box with hand-applied stain and lacquer; hand-wrought solid brass; some hand assembly
Place of Manufacture
Puerto Rico
Places of Sale
Undetermined
Rarity
Unrated
CONDITION
Condition
Very good
Condition notes
Shows typical wear from use
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
Part of papier mâché product line manufactured in Puerto Rico in the late 1960s.
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